The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers

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Conference | IFS Conference in Berlin, 2016

Our 2016 conference "On the Move – At Home in the World" will be held September 28 through October 1 in Berlin, Germany. The conference deals with the development of displaced people and migration as a global phenomenon and its subsequent challenges. Therefore, we have arranged a diverse and exciting program which focuses on a country comparison of the conditions and possibilities for community work in the area of refugees and migration. National and international experts will hold lectures and panel discussions. Practical approaches and best-practice examples will be presented in workshops. Visits to different institutions will allow for the opportunity to get to know practical examples in Berlin and to speak to the employees on location.

A full conference program with more than 30 interesting workshops from all over the world and 34 site visits to amazing projects in Berlin is available online now .

For more information, including details on nearby hotels, please visit the conference website set up by host organizations Verband für Sozial-Kulturelle Arbeit and Nachbarschafts Zentrum.

posted 2016-04-17

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Why Join IFS?

Membership in IFS is composed of multi-purpose community-based organizations around the globe that support the organization's mission. IFS members also include corporate or individual associates who support the work of and stay in touch with IFS activities, but are not involved in the decision-making processes.

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The Benefits of Membership:

• Awareness and empowerment for your community
• Promote your agency and community on the IFS Website
• A chance to connect with agencies doing similar work across the globe
• Learning opportunities throughout the year
• Representation of member concerns through United Nations IFS representation.
• Discounted rates to member conferences and events